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WebEngage for MarTech solutions expands in Middle East, Africa
Company eyes 3-fold growth by 2022, with sales, customer support teams are now based across GCC, Egypt

Egypt, Russia discuss investment in cybersecurity
The meeting dealt with investment opportunities in the Egyptian ICT sector, and ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in relevant fields, especially building digital capabilities and providing technological solutions.

Russian government delegation visits Egypt to discuss boosting cooperation in ICT sector
Egypt became Russia’s first trading partner in Africa

E-learning leader Tyro acquires Nafham platform to extend user base, tech capabilities
Tyro to take over Nafham’s management, operation to enhance customer experience of 6 million users

Egypt one of two most important ICT markets in Africa: Vertiv
Digital transformation creates investment opportunities, says Nassif Yazbeck

Orange Egypt Showcases Its Latest Solutions at Cairo ICT 2021
Orange, the fastest network in Egypt, announced its participation at the 25th Cairo ICT 2021, the most important telecommunication event in the Middle East and Africa, whichis held under the slogan “The Digital Challenge” from November 7th until the 10th at Egypt International Exhibition Center. During the Exhibition, Orange showcases its latest advanced technologies and smart and digital solutions to meet service providers’ various needs across different sectors while supporting the state’s digital …

Benya launches entrepreneurship investment firm with $50m capital during Cairo ICT
Company to launch fibre-optic cable plant in Suez Canal Economic Zone by June 2022

Mrsool aims to land new funding during 1H 2022: CEO Al-Sanad
Company considers sports investment debut in Egypt

Simplex to establish new computer numerical control machines factory
Factory to be largest of its kind in Middle East

Samsung innovates mobile experiences with foldable smartphones
Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 represent technological leap in mobile world

Egypt’s digital payments giant ‘e-finance’ showcases its smart solutions at Cairo ICT
This year’s activities will be held from 7 to 10 November at Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo

President Al-Sisi inaugurates TransMEA 2021, CAIRO ICT 2021
This year’s session will be held from 7-10 November at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo under the slogan THE DIGITAL CHALLENGE.

Orange Egypt building giant data centre in New Administrative Capital, with $135m investments
We acquire 85% of Triple Play services in closed urban communities, says Mahran

Vodafone negotiates with NTRA over trial operation of 5G services in New Capital: CEO
Company builds 590 portable communication towers recently, working to build 250 more, says Mohamed Abdullah

Unlocking the promise of Industry 4.0 in Egypt
In Egypt, we are seeing a lot of traction around Industry 4.0

ITI, Unreal Engine agree first academic partnership in Egypt
Cooperation includes training programmers to produce electronic games, digital interactive art

JATDEV launches application for participatory communities, video meetings in Middle East
SpaceJAT provides many collaborative services and tools that help stimulate and support the remote business environment for individuals and organizations such as video and audio meetings, live video broadcasting services, group or personal chat services, file storage services, and others through Open Mini Apps technology. This allows customers to build a participatory experience that suits their individual needs through open applications that will be made available through APIs with other applications.

Egypt’s Telecom Regulator fines mobile companies EGP 25m for violating quality standards
NTRA approved the establishment of 641 new mobile stations during the third quarter (Q3) of 2021, an increase of 62% compared to Q2 of 2021, as part of the new system to accelerate the procedures for establishing mobile stations, which positively affects the quality of telecommunication services provided in the Egyptian market.

Ending state of emergency indicates Egyptian’s market political, economic stability: Communications experts
Decision encourages foreign companies to inject new investments in Egypt, says Negm

Egypt is ready to introduce 5G technology: Ericsson Vice President
5G technology opens up new investment opportunities for Egypt

Telecom Egypt cooperates with Nokia to deploy first IoT infrastructure
Nokia’s WING would enable Telecom Egypt to provide global IoT service at low prices

Egypt, Africa cooperate in developing communications infrastructure: CIT Minister
Government works on providing high-speed internet to one million households within first phase of ‘Decent Life’ initiative

NASA launches longest mission to distant asteroids, exploring planet formation mysteries
The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched its Lucy spacecraft on Saturday on a 12-year journey to explore Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids, seeking to unlock mysteries of the solar system. Lucy was launched at 5:34 a.m. Eastern Time (0934 GMT) on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 …

Orange Egypt launches “Al Shasha” service during “El Gouna Film Festival”
“Al Shasha” service competition will allow the young talents to shoot short film clips then upload them to the service’s portal

Orange Egypt sponsors 5th edition of ‘El Gouna Film Festival’
Orange Egypt announced its sponsorship of the leading and most distinguished festivals in the Middle East and North Africa “El Gouna Film Festival” in its 5th edition that will take place from the 14th to 22nd of October at El Gouna Conference and Culture Center in Hurghada. Orange Egypt’s sponsorship of “El Gouna Film Festival” …

Egypt, Yemen discuss cooperation in information technology
This is within the framework of the official visit of the Yemeni government delegation to Egypt, headed by Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries.

Egypt’s Telecom Regulator expands roadway cell phone coverage for EGP 324m
Project will be financed by Universal Service Fund

Facebook launches undersea cable system connecting Europe, US
Facebook provides fast internet to more than 300 million people around world in 7 years: Rabinowitz

Facebook sees 7-hour outage! What went wrong for social media giant?
Massive losses for global economy nearing $1.1bn: Netblocks

Expo 2020 Dubai launches official app, Business App
Expo 2020 Dubai has launched its official visitor app and a business-focused app, helping to ensure that millions of visitors can make the most of the 182 visually striking and emotionally inspiring days of Expo from 1 October 2021. The official Expo 2020 app allows users to tailor their visit to Expo, matching individual interests to …